The U.S. Navy May Still Have the Most Powerful Force, but China has Surpassed Us in Numbers

The U.S. Navy may still have the most powerful force, but China has surpassed us in numbers—and they’re expanding quickly. With the world’s top shipbuilders concentrated in China, Japan, and South Korea, the U.S. faces a critical challenge in keeping pace. As we fall behind, the question remains: can we ramp up domestic shipbuilding capacity before it’s too late?